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Senegal is pursuing financial sustainability for its immunization services primarily through budget advocacy. The Sabin Sustainable Immunization Financing (SIF) Program began its efforts in Senegal in December 2008.

Immunization Program Structure

Senegal’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is located in the Medical Prevention Department of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHP).

Senegal’s Progress to Date

Government Spending on Immunization

Over the period 2006-2014, Senegal’s Gross National Income rose from US$800 to $1,050 per capita, a 31 percent increase. According to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Reporting Form (JRF), the Senegalese government spent $4 on routine immunization per surviving infant in 2006. Senegal spent the same amount in 2014. The government share of total routine immunization expenditures dropped from 58 percent to 8 percent over the period. Since 2010, Senegal has reported inconsistently on JRF financial indicators. The data suggest that Senegal has not progressed towards country ownership of its immunization program. Among SIF countries, Senegal ranked 19th in terms of routine immunization spending per surviving infant in 2016.